Finding the Third Proportional to 627,652 and 1,381,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 627,652 and 1,381,988 is: 3,042,913.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
627,652 : 1,381,988 = 1,381,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
627,652/1,381,988 = 1,381,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
627,652x = 1,381,988 × 1,381,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
627,652x = 1,909,890,832,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,909,890,832,144/627,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,913.64
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